popularize
verb
pop·u·lar·ize
ˈpä-pyə-lə-ˌrīz 
popularized; popularizing
: to cater to popular taste
: to make popular: such as
a
: to cause to be liked or esteemed
b
: to present in generally understandable or interesting form
Examples of popularize in a Sentence
a phrase that was popularized by its use in a hit TV show
Dream analysis was popularized by Sigmund Freud.
The book presents a popularized version of American history.
Recent Examples on the Web
Jeffrey Lin, a criminology professor at the University of Denver, previously told Rolling Stone that the fascination with true crime often comes from a psychological pull to control things that feel out of control and to play into a heroic narrative that crime dramas have popularized.
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Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 1 July 2024
Anthony Vaccarello of Saint Laurent has had a similar spirit to his collections, carrying forth the heritage of Yves Saint Laurent who popularized the sheer trend for women on his runways.
—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, WWD, 18 June 2024
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Wall balls are a simple, highly effective exercise popularized by CrossFit.
—Gabrielle Kassel, Health, 14 June 2024
They’re known for being the first generation to chat on a clunky car phone, and for popularizing some classic, nostalgic movies like The Breakfast Club.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 13 June 2024
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Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 1 July 2024
Anthony Vaccarello of Saint Laurent has had a similar spirit to his collections, carrying forth the heritage of Yves Saint Laurent who popularized the sheer trend for women on his runways.
—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, WWD, 18 June 2024
How To Do a Plank: Try These 19 Plank Exercises
A Quick Review
Wall balls are a simple, highly effective exercise popularized by CrossFit.
—Gabrielle Kassel, Health, 14 June 2024
They’re known for being the first generation to chat on a clunky car phone, and for popularizing some classic, nostalgic movies like The Breakfast Club.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 13 June 2024
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“Popularize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/popularize. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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